The value of volunteering is beyond measure and those who volunteer provide extraordinary benefits to the community.  Their selfless commitment to others and to our local area is to be commended.

That’s why I am delighted to launch the inaugural Aspley Achiever Awards to publicly recognise these hardworking local residents.

Anyone who embodies the spirit of volunteering can be nominated. They might be a neighbour, colleague, relative or friend – but we won’t know about them unless you nominate them.

In 2010 nominations are divided into seven categories and will be judged by an independent panel which includes representatives from our local businesses, community groups and local residents.

The 2010 categories are:

Neighbourhood/Local Citizenship Award
Contribution to Education Award
Contribution to Older Persons Award
Contribution to Environment and Wellbeing Award
Community and Business Partnership Award
Youth Development Award
Aspley Young Achiever Award

The 2010 Aspley Achiever of the Year will be selected by the Panel from the winners of each category and a Special Category, the State Member’s Award for Volunteering Excellence will be chosen by me.

Nominations close on October 15 and the winners will be announced at an Awards Presentation Ceremony and Afternoon Tea to be held at the Aspley Memorial Bowls Club on October 31.

Good luck with your nomination!

Click here to download the Aspley Achiever Awards Information Booklet

Click here to download the Aspley Achiever Awards Nomination Form 2010

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Do the nominees have to live in the Aspley electorate?
A. Yes.

Q. How do I check if my nominee lives in the Aspley electorate?
A. Contact the Aspley Electorate Office on (07) 3263 6703 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. What if I don’t know what category to select for my nominee?
A. Tick ‘Unsure’ on the nomination form. The Selection Panel will assign a category to your nominee.

Q. What is the difference between the Aspley Achiever of the Year and the State Member’s Award for Volunteering Excellence?
A. Aspley Achiever of the Year is chosen from the winners of each category by the Selection Panel, and the State Member’s Award for Volunteering Excellence is selected from the whole pool of nominations by the Member for Aspley.

Q. What is the age limit for the Aspley Young Achiever Award?

A.  Nominees must be 25 years of age or under to be nominated in this catergory.

Q.  What age of person does the nominee need to volunteer with to be eligible for the Contribution to Older Persons Award?

A.  Nominees in this catergory must volunteer with locals over the age of 50.

Q. What if I have any more questions?
A. Contact the Aspley Electorate Office on (07) 3263 6703 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it